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• Man slain in central Fresno shooting identified

  29-09-2016 23:53
  A man who died Wednesday after being shot and crashing his car into some parked cars in central Fresno was identified by the Fresno County Coroner Thursday as Farshad Jamali, 25. Officers responded to the Enclave Apartment Homes near Ashlan and Feland avenues around 5:30 p.m. for two shots that were heard in the area, Lt. Mindy Casto said.
  
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• Police investigating shooting in Central Fresno that leaves one dead

  29-09-2016 23:45
  
  Police are on the scene of a shooting that has left one person dead in Central Fresno at Blackstone and Griffith Way.
  
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• Royal family has fun at children's party during Canadian tour

  29-09-2016 23:17
  
  Prince William, Kate Middleton, Prince George and Princess Charlotte had a lot of fun at a children's party for military families in Victoria, Canada.
  
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• Whale disentangles itself from bait traps off California coast

  29-09-2016 23:15
  A humpback whale is now swimming free after disentangling herself from ropes off the coast of California.
  
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• County Health Officer: Pets Improve our Lives

  29-09-2016 22:27
  
  Our pets are a very important part of our lives. About two-thirds of U.S. households now own at least one pet, and as many as 90% of kids live with a pet at some time during their childhood. Recently, more and more evidence is mounting that our animal friends (especially our four-legged furry ones) are good for our health and wellness.
  
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• New Fresno City College President Committed to Improving the Region

  29-09-2016 22:22
  
  As the 11th president of Fresno City College, I am proud to lead the first community college founded in California. While I have been the FCC president for less than 30 days, I have lived in this community for more than 30 years.
  
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• Koala mom rescues joey caught on fence

  29-09-2016 22:15
  Don't worry, mama koala is on her way to help!
  
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• Estudiantes del 12vo Grado Paquete de Educación Superior

  29-09-2016 21:58
  
  Grandes cantidades de estudiantes del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Fresno se gradúan elegibles para el colegio/universidad - con una gran variedad de opciones - pero muchos estudiantes no se dan cuenta de todos los colegios/universidades a los que pueden aplicar.
  
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  29-09-2016 21:57
  
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• Life in Color tour brings Steve Aoki to Fresno Convention Center

  29-09-2016 21:52
  The world's largest paint party is coming back to Fresno - and it's bringing along one of the world's best known electronic dance musicians. The Life the Color tour announced it will stop at the Fresno Convention Center , Saturday, December 10. The rave-style art, dance performance will be headlined by EDM star Steve Aoki .
  
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  29-09-2016 21:52
  
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• Yosemite chief retiring amid complaints of hostile workplace

  29-09-2016 20:35
  
  Officials say the head of Yosemite National Park is retiring following employee allegations that he created a hostile workplace by allowing bullying, harassment and other misconduct.
  
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• 8-year-old offers his best advice on 'how to survive 3rd grade' in hilarious homework assignment

  29-09-2016 20:27
  Third-grader Christopher Bannon created a helpful, humorous guide on how to survive third grade.
  
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• Clovis shuts down water plant after complaints of discolored water

  29-09-2016 20:25
  
  The City of Clovis has closed a water treatment plant that services the north and eastern areas of town after residents complained of discolored water.
  
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• Pastors rally for Fresnoa s struggling African American newspaper, The California Advocate

  29-09-2016 19:37
  Fresno clergy will rally Thursday morning in support of Fresno's African American newspaper, The California Advocate, which is struggling financially. In a Facebook post , publisher Mark Kimber said the newspaper was recently assessed with a lien from unpaid 15-year-old taxes.
  
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• Fresno Unified teacher pleads not guilty to underage sex charges

  29-09-2016 19:30
  
  Justine Nelson is accused of having sexual relations with an 8th grade student in her classroom at Tenaya Middle School.
  
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• Suspect arrested for starting Cedar Fire

  29-09-2016 19:25
  
  Authorities say they have arrested 29-year-old Angel Gilberto Garcia-Avalos (Garcia) of Michoacán, Mexico. He has been charged with starting the Cedar Fire and two counts of making false statements.
  
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• Fresno Unified Citizens Bond Oversight Committee Provides Accountability

  29-09-2016 18:46
  
  The Fresno Unified Citizens Bond Oversight Committee is all about accountability.
  
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• Powerful photos, videos show aftermath of Hoboken train crash

  29-09-2016 18:29
  
  Striking images and video show what happened when a commuter train barreled into a New Jersey rail station on Thursday.
  
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• Student Achievement on the Way Up

  29-09-2016 18:17
  
  This is an exciting time for Fresno Unified as a variety of initiatives are creating a culture of college-going and career preparation -- resulting in heightened academic success for students.
  
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• At least 1 dead, multiple critical injuries in New Jersey train accident

  29-09-2016 16:50
  
  At least one person was killed and more than 100 hurt when a commuter train barreled into a New Jersey rail station during the Thursday morning rush hour, causing serious damage to both the train and station.
  
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• Photos: Train crash at NJ Transit's Hoboken station

  29-09-2016 16:12
  
  See scene photos of a train crash at NJ Transit's Hoboken station.
  
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• Commuter train crashes into New Jersey station

  29-09-2016 15:33
  
  The incident happened just before 9 a.m. Thursday. Witnesses said the train appeared to crash into the station, and it appears part of the roof collapsed as a result.
  
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• SpaceX announces plans for reusable spacecraft to take people to Mars

  29-09-2016 15:19
  SpaceX says the spacecraft could be ready "to take large numbers of people to Mars by mid-2020s," according to AccuWeather.
  
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• Watch live: Fresnoa s mayoral candidates Perea, Brand face off in downtown forum

  29-09-2016 15:18
  Henry Perea and Lee Brand, the two candidates to become Fresno's next mayor, are debating Wednesday evening at the Warnors Theatre in downtown Fresno starting at 6:30 p.m. A live stream of the debate will be available here. It is the second debate this week between Brand, who now serves on the Fresno City Council, and Perea, a member of the Fresno County Board of Supervisors.
  
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• 2 teens arrested for posting threats to Kerman High School

  29-09-2016 14:33
  Two teenagers face charges for posting threats to Kerman High School on social media.
  
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• Fresno men charged with drug possession, stolen gun, child endangerment

  29-09-2016 10:34
  Two Fresno men were arrested Tuesday after Fresno Sheriff's deputies said they were stopped in a vehicle in central Fresno with one pound of marijuana, a stolen hunting rifle and a small child inside. A deputy assigned to the Old Fig Garden neighborhood stopped a Toyota Tacoma near Palm and Griffith avenues around 2 p.m. The deputy searched the truck and found approximately one pound of marijuana, a bag of ammunition and a hunting rifle, the Sheriff's Office said.
  
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• New law expands pilot program and will make it harder for convicted DUI drivers to get behind the wheel

  29-09-2016 09:20
  Driving on roads and highways could be safer in the state of California. Governor Jerry Brown signed a bill into law Wednesday requiring all DUI offenders to get an ignition interlock device installed in their car if they are convicted and want driving privileges.
  
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• Cat Haven in Dunlap says goodbye to one of its exotic cats

  29-09-2016 09:15
  Some sad news from Project Survival's Cat Haven. The sanctuary in Dunlap posted on its Facebook Wednesday night a goodbye to one of its exotic cats-- Tango.
  
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• Fresno City College students bridged the past with what they expect will be a bright future

  29-09-2016 06:46
  A large group of Fresno City College students marched across campus in a unity walk. The event was organized by several students looking to raise the level of respect among each other.
  
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• Motorcycle officer hurt in downtown Fresno crash

  29-09-2016 06:19
  Lt. Joe Gomez of the Fresno Police Department describes the accident between a Fresno motorcycle officer and a vehicle at the corner of Tulare and U streets in downtown Fresno on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016.
  
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• Police investigating homicide after shooting and car crash in Northwest Fresno

  29-09-2016 04:34
  
  Police are on the scene of a crash that started with a shooting in Northwest Fresno that leaves one man dead.
  
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• Father of toddler killed in south valley 5 years ago appears in court as murder trial reaches third day

  29-09-2016 04:29
  Obediah Acosta took the witness stand during the third day of the Christopher Cheary murder trial. Cheary is accused of raping and killing Acosta's daughter, Sophia Acosta in may of 2011.
  
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• Fresno police detective: Man kisses wife, then stabs her 101 times

  29-09-2016 04:16
  Distraught that his wife had a rich boyfriend, Chinnawat Vue kissed her on her cheek and lips and then stabbed her to death inside the couple's east Fresno home in March, a Fresno police detective testified Wednesday. In all, Xia Vang, 22, was stabbed 101 times in the couple's bedroom while their crying 3-year-old son watched, Fresno police detective Leonard Cabrera said.
  
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• A Chowchilla high school being forced to change mascot, city council honoring legacy with street signs

  29-09-2016 03:08
  A North Valley high school will soon have to change its mascot but the city hopes to keep the legacy alive with honorary street signs.
  
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• Details on robbery plans of murdered Kerman couple come out in court

  29-09-2016 03:00
  Details about the plans to rob a Kerman couple that ended in both being murdered were revealed in court Wednesday. Six people are charged in connection with the deaths of Gary and Sandra DeBartolo in 2009.
  
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• Sanger haunt recognized nationally for a spooky-good time

  29-09-2016 02:22
  One of the spookiest attractions in the Central Valley is bringing national attention to Sanger. As Halloween creeps closer you can get your fright fix at Hobbs Grove.
  
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• Motorcycle officer seriously injured after being hit by car in Downtown Fresno

  29-09-2016 02:22
  According to Fresno Police, a Fresno Police motorcycle officer was seriously injured in an accident on Tulare and U Street in Downtown Fresno.
  
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• Holiday season right around the corner and retailers preparing to open seasonal job

  29-09-2016 02:03
  Tis the season for stores to staff up for the busy holiday shopping season. Retail giants like Best Buy are in the process of filling hundreds of jobs over the next couple of months.
  
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• Fresno man convicted of murder, claims victim molested family member

  29-09-2016 01:28
  Israel Garcia is a father, he is a brother, and a son-- but now he's also a convicted murderer. On Wednesday he faced family members of Lathan Ma-- a man he shot 11 times and killed in 2015.
  
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• Special Ed Students Given Bleach Solution Through Feeding Tubes At Fresno School

  29-09-2016 00:04
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• Fresno man sentenced to prison for killing daughtera s boyfriend

  29-09-2016 00:04
  A 40-year-old Fresno man was sentenced Wednesday to 15 years to life in prison for fatally shooting his daughter's boyfriend a year ago. Israel Thomas Garcia's punishment resulted from a plea agreement he made in Fresno County Superior Court last month when he pleaded guilty to second-degree murder.
  
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• Fresno elementary students say man shot them with BB gun

  29-09-2016 00:04
  Fresno police are searching for a man armed with a BB gun after two young students at Easterby Elementary School in southeast Fresno reported they were hit by pellets Wednesday afternoon. The incident reportedly took place about 12:08 p.m. near the administration building of the school, at Peach and Tulare avenues.
  
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